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A new bill introduced today will support businesses by modernising the business rates system to incentivise property improvements.

• Updated: 29 March 2023

Owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets will be forced to pay under tough new measures.

• Updated: 14 January 2022

Businesses expected to receive almost £10 billion in business rate relief as part of the government’s support for the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Updated: 22 April 2020

A business rates ‘loophole’ which could be costing English councils millions in lost Council Tax is to be reviewed by ministers with a consultation.

• Updated: 7 November 2018